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Intraductal papilloma

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name	Intraductal papilloma
image	Intraductal papilloma histopathology (3) p63.JPG
caption	Histopathology of intraductal papilloma of the breast by excisional biopsy. Immunostaining for p63 protein.

Intraductal papillomas of the breast are benign lesions with an incidence of approximately 2-3% in humans. They result from abnormal proliferation of the epithelial cells lining the breast ducts.

Two types of intraductal papillomas are generally distinguished. The central type develops near the nipple. They are usually solitary and often arise in the years nearing menopause. On the other hand, the peripheral type are often multiple papillomas arising at the peripheral ducts, and are usually found in younger women. The peripheral type are associated with a higher risk of malignancy.

They are the most common cause of bloody nipple discharge in women age 20-40 and generally do not show up on mammography due to their small size. They may be detectable on ultrasound. A galactogram is the most definitive test but is somewhat invasive.

The masses are often too small to be palpated or felt. A galactogram is therefore necessary to diagnose the type of lesion.

Excision is sometimes performed. Microdochectomy/microdochotomy (removal of a breast duct) is the treatment of choice.

Additional images

Image:Intraductal papilloma histopathology (1).jpg|Histopathology of intraductal papilloma of the breast by excisional biopsy. Hematoxylin and eosin stain. Image:Intraductal papilloma histopathology (2) smooth muscle actin.JPG|Histopathology of intraductal papilloma of the breast by excisional biopsy. Immunostaining for alpha-smooth muscle actin. File:Ultrasound 12070I26 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg File:Ultrasound 12070I33 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg File:Ultrasound 12070I40 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg File:Ultrasound 12070I6 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg File:Ultrasound 12070I25 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg File:Ultrasound 12070I12 intraductal papilloma nevit.jpg

References

(November 1991). "[Solitary intraductal papilloma of the breast. An echographic study of 12 cases]". La Radiologia Medica.
(January 2020). "Intraductal Papilloma.". StatPearls.
Tarallo, V. (June 2012). "Intraductal papilloma of the breast: A case report". Journal of Ultrasound.
(August 2009). "Management of intraductal papillomas of the breast: an analysis of 129 cases and their outcome". Annals of Surgical Oncology.

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